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Both restaurants are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Barbuzzo scores marginally better than White Dog Cafe. Barbuzzo scores 87 with praise from 9 sources including Fodor's, Zagat and Gayot.
Barbuzzo
Fodor's
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
Philadelphia Inquirer
Travel + Leisure
Where
Time Out
The Infatuation
Frommer's
110 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $30/night
Fodor's "This buzzing Mediterranean tapas joint has inspired an almost religious devotion among nearly every demographic of Philadelphian." Full review
Zagat4.5
"You'd get "fresher" produce only "in the middle of a farmer's field" gush fans of Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran's Med "gem" in Washington Square West." Full review
BlackBook "Like an outré Mediterranean farmhouse, gunmetal gray French bistro chairs mingle with old church pews and Italian marble."
Gayot14.0
"At Barbuzzo, the modern Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown Village, chef/co-owner Marcie Turney doesn't just proclaim a locavore bent." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"From my vantage point, snug at a church-pew table at Barbuzzo and munching on the super-cracklin' "snap!" of smoky "pig popcorn," Marcie Turney looks to be on fire." Full review
Travel + Leisure " Dinners start with snacks such as roasted bone marrow, sheep’s milk ricotta, or boards of cured meats. The menu features sharable items and includes pizza, pasta, and proteins." Full review
Where "The smart-rustic furnishings set a cozy tone for the Mediterranean-influenced kitchen and well-stocked bar." Full review
Time Out "This Mediterannean kitchen from Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran doesn’t exactly sell itself as a pizza shop, but it manages to whip up some of the city’s most daring pizza recipes." Full review
The Infatuation8.1
"It’s one of those rare spots that manages to please just about anyone, which isn’t surprising considering they make some of our favorite pizza, pasta, and Mediterranean small plates in the city." Full review
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Start with a few Negronis, order a pizza and a few plates to share (get the grilled octopus), and make sure to split the salted caramel budino for dessert.
Frommer's "This wood-fired eatery boasts smoky-delicious pizzas, to-die-for seasonal salads, beyond-rich homemade pastas, and a fried-to-order pork crackling appetizer and salted caramel budino." Full review
White Dog Cafe
Concierge Fodor's Gayot
DK Eyewitness Philadelphia Inquirer
Rough Guide Zagat
Not For Tourists Where Frommer's
3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $9/night
Concierge "Consistently good, occasionally great, and always organic."
Fodor's "A favorite among University of Pennsylvania students and professors, this stalwart specializes in locally sourced, sustainable foods." Full review
Gayot14.0
"White Dog Cafe, situated in three adjacent Victorian brownstones next to the University of Pennsylvania, has benefited from owner Marty Grims' solid restaurant management pedigree." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An eclectic University City café housed in three adjacent Victorian brownstones."
Philadelphia Inquirer 2 Bells
"The ground lamb for those mini-burgers is paired classically with the piquancy of a roasted tomato-olive tapenade and a tart drizzle of tzatziki yogurt." Full review
Rough Guide "Delicious, creative food in three Victorian brownstones near the universities."
Zagat4.4
""Still top dog" after 30 years, this University City "mainstay" and its newer Wayne offshoot "delight" patrons with "gorgeously prepared", "seasonal" eclectic dishes." Full review
Not For Tourists "Progressive liberal idealists served locally-sourced organica and tasty cocktails."
Where "This homey, antiques-filled dining room is as well-known for its food as it is for its social activism." Full review
Frommer's "This excellent, if pricey, Philly mainstay has long been at the forefront of the national organic and locavore food movements. Its eclectic menu ranges from salads to steaks, pastas to panini" Full review
